Saturday, June 30, 2012

TOP 10 Contemporary Fiction Books + HUGE Giveaway!

The Contemporary Fiction Month at Bookish is officially over, but there's still a couple things that I have to share with you!

First, some of the fabulous ladies working in publishing industry are here with us today to share their lists of TOP 10 Favourite Contemporary Novels. There are some truly wonderful picks here, so be sure to check them all out, add them to your TBR-lists and read them as soon as possible!

TOP 10 FAVOURITE CONTEMPORARY NOVELS

Lindsey Reeder from Random House Canada:

(Lindsey is the fabulous lady behind Reeder Reads - make sure to visit her and say hello!)

1. Wonder – R.J. Palacio
This is an uplifting novel that examines what it means to look different.

2. Dear George Clooney, Please Marry My Mom – Susin Nielsen
Violet is on a mission to help her Mom finally meet the perfect man… who she believes is People’s sexiest man, George Clooney. A heartfelt story that is sure to be loved by young and older readers.

3. Gold – Chris Cleave
A gripping novel that explores the pursuit of two women who are trying to achieve Olympic gold.

4. Everybody Has Everything – Katrina Onstad
This novel examines whether or not everyone is fit to be a parent. It’s the perfect combination of tragedy and humor.

5. Unless – Carol Shields
One of my favorite novels that features a beautiful depiction of family, Toronto and the word “Goodness”.

6. Words that Start with B – Vikki VanSickle
If there’s one thing I love in a YA novel, it’s a spunky main character and that’s exactly what you’ll get when you read Vikki VanSickle’s debut novel.

7. Natural Order – Brian Francis
This beautiful novel is told from the perspective of a flawed 87 year old woman who is looking back on her life and her complicated relationship with her son.

8. Girls in White Dresses – Jennifer Close
Filled with stories that showcase what it’s like to be a woman in her twenties; weddings, relationships, baby showers, etc... Jennifer Close covers all the bases when it comes to her feature debut novel.

9. There is No Dog – Meg Rosoff
Meg Rosoff has created a gripping YA novel that examines the trials and tribulations that might occur if God were a 19 year old boy named Bob.

10. Web of Angels – Lilian Nattel
The main character(s) in this novel have DID, dissociative identity disorder. This is the story of Sharon Lewis, her multiples and the web they gets created when tragedy occurs in their home town.

To celebrate Contemporary Fiction, we have some truly fantastic prize packs + books to give away!

First, I would like to thank all the wonderful publishers who generously offered to sponsor the prizes: Harper Collins Canada, Raincoast Books, Simon & Schuster Canada, Random House Canada, Thomas Allen & Son, Scholastic Canada and Sourcebooks Fire - without you this feature wouldn't take place.

THANK YOU!!!

Here's what you can win:

Prize Pack no 1:

- Girl Meets Boy by various

Catching Jordan by Miranda Kenneally

The Summer Of No Regrents by Katherine Grace Bond

While He Was Away by Karen Schreck

Rock God by Barnabas Miller

This Prize Pack is sponsored by Raincoast Books and can be won by anyone anywhere! (OPEN WORLD WIDE)

Prize Pack No 2:

- Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver

-It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han

-Jersey Angel by Beth Ann Bauman (ARC)

-Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

-The Catastrophic History of You And Me by Jess Rothenberg (ARC)

This Prize Pack is sponsored by me and can be won by anyone anywhere! (OPEN WORLD WIDE)

PRIZE PACK NO 3:

- Dragon Turn by Shane Peacock

- Someone Else's Life by Katie Dale

- Noah Barleywater Runs Away by John Boyne

This Prize Pack is sponsored by Random House Canada and can be won by a Canadian resident ONLY.

PRIZE PACK NO 4:

- Never Fall Down by Patricia McCormick

- Running On Empty by Don Aker

- 40 Things I Want To Tell You by Alice Kuipers

This Prize Pack is sponsored by Harper Collins Canada and can be won by a Canadian resident ONLY!

77 comments:

The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight (Jennifer E. Smith)If I Stay (Gayle Forman)Lola and the Boy Next Door (Stephanie Perkins)Shine (Lauren Myracle)Anna and the French Kiss (Stephanie Perkins)

I'm getting more into contemp, so I actually have a favorites list now! :D

Oh dear. Top 5? I am so horrible at these lists but I'll give it a go. I'll probably miss something enormous, but whatever :)

In no particular order:

1. If I Stay by Gayle Forman2. Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins3. Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins4. Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher5. Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles

Thanks so much for this entire month, Evie! <3 I know I missed a huge chunk because of exams (*throws darts*) but the parts that I was around for, I thought were brilliant :) You obviously put a ton of work into everything and it turned out amazing!

1. The Catastrophic Histroy of you and Me by Jess Rothenberg2. Amy and Roger's epic detour by Morgan Matson3. Rules of Attraction by Simon elkeles4. Bunheads by Sophie Flack5. Smoulder (the space between) by Brenna Yovanoff

1. Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen2. Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen3. Girl, Missing by Sophie McKenzie4. The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer Smith5. The Look by Sophia Bennett

1. Will Grayson, Will Grayson2. Anna and the French Kiss by: Stephenie Perkins3. Lola and the Boy Next Door by: Stephenie Perkins4. Vampire Academy Series by Richelle Mead5. Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series

Top four? (at the moment I'm just getting into the genre):In no particular order1. Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma2. Hold still by Nina LaCour3. The rules of survival by Nancy Werlin4. I am the messenger by Markus Zusak

In the entries my name is JennyC...i said that my comment name was Jenny but i messed up the comment name is actually Jen:/If I StayLock and KeyWhat Happened to Goodbye13 Reasons WhyJust One WishAlong for the Ride:)-JennyC

1. Lola and the boy next door by Stephanie Perkins2. Anna and the French Kiss by Stephenie Perkins3. The fault in our stars by John Green4. The DUFF by Kody Keplinger5. The statistical probability of love at first sight by Jennifer Smith

1. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green2. Anna and the French Kiss by Stephenie Perkins3. Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher4. The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer Smith5. If I Stay by Gayle Forman

Here are my top 5 favorites:1) Catching Jordan by Miranda Kenneally2)Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles3) Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver4) Anna and the french Kiss by Stephanie Perkins5) The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith

here's my top 5 of the moment: 1. the miseducation of cameron post by emily m danforth2. what happened to goodbye by sarah dessen 3. before i fall by lauren oliver4. 13 little blue envelopes by maureen johnson5. the fault in our stars by john green

Here's my top 5!1. The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight. This one is just sooooo beautiful!2. Anna and the French Kiss. So is this one!3. The Sky is Everywhere4. Catching Jordan5. Perfect Chemistry

And I am seriously loving this Contemporary Month. I'd been so focused on sci-fi/fantasy books that I hadn't given a contemporary book a try in AGES until now, and I'd forgotten how much I love this genre!

My favorites would have to be The Fault in Our Stars, The Truth About Forever, This Lullaby, Along for the Ride, and Chasing Redbird.

Awesome giveaway, Evie! :) Thank you SO much for the Contemporary Month event! I have found so many new books to read and authors to fall in love with. :)

My favorites are:1) Something Like Normal by Trish Doller2) The Fault in Our Stars by John Green3) Flat-Out Love by Jessica Park4) Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver5) Pregnant Pause by Han Nolan (which I read after your review!)

I didn't really read YA contemporary for a long time, so my favorites seem to change all the time! I would say that my CURRENT favorites are: Catching Jordan by Miranda Kenneally, Something Like Normal by Trish Doller, Five Flavors of Dumb by Antony John, The DUFF by Kody Keplinger, and Pretty Amy by Lisa Burstein.

OMG! I wrote my top 5 on the rafflecopter LOL! actually, I mentioned more than 5 XD sry! cant help it. SO here I go again lol!

1. Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma2. Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta3. Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins4. If I Stay and Where She Went by Gayle Forman5. Take a Bow by Elizabeth Eulberg6. The Fault in our Stars by John Green7. The Summer I turned Pretty by Jenny Han!8. The Sky is Everywhere 9. Looking for ALaska

* If I Stay and Where She Went by Gayle Forman* Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta* Slammed and Point of Retreat by Colleen Hoover * My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick* Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley

This is my 5 top list:1. Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles2. This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen3. Catching Jordan by Miranda Keneally4. Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver5. Pesan dari Bintang by Sitta Karina (it's Indonesian and the story is awesome!!)

That is a seriously tough questions but here they are:1. The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen2. Lola and the Boy Next Door3. A Midsummer's Nightmare by Kody Keplinger4. Catching Jordan by Miranda Kenneally5. Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles

I really haven't read a whole lot of contemporary fiction, so I don't even know if I can name 5. But I will sure try!

1-The Sky is Everywhere- Jandy Nelson first and fave contemp

2-The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight

Yep, that is all I can think of. I'm sorry. I can say that I have The Catastrophic History of You and Me, Someone Else's Life and Between the Lines on my shelf, so hopefully they will be added to that list.

Ooh, that's a hard one!1. Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher2. Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver3. The Fault in our Stars by John Green4. Adorkable by Sarra Manning5. If I stay & Where She Went by Gayle FormanThanks for the giveaway :D

Wow, it's so hard to narrow it down to five, lol! My top five are... 1. Keep Holding On by Susane Colasanti 2. Take A Bow by Elizabeth Eulberg3. Wanderlove by Kirsten Hubbard4. Belles by Jen Calonita5. The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer Smith

1. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green2. Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins3. If I Stay and Where She Went by Gayle Forman4. Looking for Alaska by John Green5. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Not in any particular order:- Saving June by Hannah Harrington- Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins- The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen- The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith- Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson